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Name the functions - Acrosome of sperm.
What is the function of acrosome of sperm.
Name the function of the following:
Acrosome
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Solution
It is a cap-like structure present in the anterior part of the head of the sperm. It contains the hyaluronidase enzyme, which hydrolyses the outer membrane of the egg, thereby helping the sperm to penetrate the egg at the time of fertilization.
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